• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.306-312
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• 2019

This paper investigates to design a controller for maritime autonomous surface ship (MASS) by means of adaptive super-twisting algorithm (ASTA). A input-out feedback linearization method is considered for multi-input multi-output (MIMO) system. Sliding Mode Controller (SMC) is suitable for MASS subject to ocean environments due to its robustness against parameter uncertainties and disturbances. However, conventional SMC has inherent disadvantages so-called, chattering phenomenon, which resulted from the high frequency of switching terms. Chattering may cause harmful failure of actuators such as propeller and rudder of ships. The main contribution of this work is to address an appropriate controller for MASS, simultaneously controls surge and yaw motion in severe step inputs. Proposed control mechanism well provides convergence bewildered by external disturbances in the middle of steady-state responses as well as chattering attenuation. Also, the adaptive algorithm is contributed to reducing non-overestimated value of control gains. Control inputs of surge and yaw motion are displayed by smoother curves without excessive control activities of actuators. Finally, no overshoot can be seen in transient responses.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2021.11a
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• pp.72-73
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• 2021

As discussions of the International Maritime Organization for the introduction of the Marine Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) began in earnest, discussions were conducted to prioritize cybersecurity (Cyber Risk Management) when developing a system to support MASS operation at the 27th ENAV Committee Working Group (WG2). Korea launched a technology development project for autonomous ships in 2020, and has been promoting detailed tasks for cybersecurity technology development since 2021. MASS operation in a digital maritime communication system environment requires network security of various digital equipment that was not considered in the existing maritime communication environment. This study introduces the basic concept of network security equipment to support MASS operation in the detailed task of cybersecurity technology development, and defines the network security equipment interface for MASS ship application in the basic stage.

• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.46 no.1
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• pp.1-10
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• 2022

This study aims to investigate changes in the demand for ship officers in response to changes in the shipping industry environment in which Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) emerge according to the application of the fourth industrial revolution technology to ships, and it looks into changes in the skill of ship officer. It also analyzes and proposes a plan for nurturing ship officers accordingly. As a result of the degree of recognition and AHP analysis, this study suggests that a new training system is required because the current training and education system may cover the job competencies of emergency response, caution and danger navigation, general sailing, cargo handling, seaworthiness maintenance, emergency response, and ship maintenance and management, but tasks such as remote control, monitoring diagnosis, device management capability, and big data analysis require competency for unmanned and shore-based control. By evaluating the importance of change factors in the duties of ship officers in Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, this study provides information on ship officer educational institutions' response strategies for nurturing ship officers and prioritization of resource allocation, etc. The importance of these factors was compared and evaluated to suggest changes in the duties of ship officers and methods of nurturing ship officers according to the introduction of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships. It is expected that the findings of this study will be meaningful as it systematically derives the duties and competency factors of ship officers of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships from a practical point of view and analyzed the perception level of each relevant expert to diagnose expert-level responses to the introduction of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships.

• Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.60 no.6
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• pp.473-481
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• 2023

In this study, a simulation system was developed to verify autonomous navigation algorithm in complex maritime traffic areas. In particular, real-world maritime traffic scenario was applied by considering near real-time maritime traffic information provided by Korean e-Navigation service. For this, a navigation simulation system of Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) was integrated with an e-Navigation equipment, called Electronic Chart System (ECS). To verify autonomous navigation algorithm in the simulation system, initial conditions including initial position of an own ship and a set of paths for the ship to follow are assigned by an operator. Then, considering real-world maritime traffic information obtained from the service, the simulation is implemented in which the ship repeatedly travels by avoiding surrounding obstacles (e.g., approaching ships). In this paper, the developed simulation system and its application on verification of the autonomous navigation algorithm in complex maritime traffic areas are introduced.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2021.10a
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• pp.18-20
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• 2021

In order to prevent collision accidents of ships, which has been increasing recently, research on artificial intelligence-based autonomously operated ships (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship, MASS) is underway. However, most of the studies related to autonomous ships mainly target medium-to-large ships due to the size and cost of the autonomous navigation system, and the sensors used here have a problem in that it is difficult to mount them on small ships. Therefore, this paper provides a path tracking system equipped with GPS and IMU sensors for autonomous operation of small ships. GPS and IMU sensors are utilized to determine the exact position of the vessel, which allows the proposed system to manually control the small vessel model to create a path and then when the small vessel travels the same path. Use the Pure Pursuit algorithm to follow the path. As a result, In this research, it is expected that a lightweight and low-cost sensor can be used to develop an autonomous operation system for small ships at low cost.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2019.05a
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• pp.234-235
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• 2019

Smart Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship(MASS) is aiming to provide eco-friendly smart maritime navigation service based on safety, reliability and efficiency for maritime safety and marine environment protection. In the future, it is expected to bring about a radical change across the marine industry such as marine, maritime, port, logistics, ship-building and so forth. Therefore, in this paper, policy priorities related to the introduction of MASS were identified, and response strategies for each industry were set up, and a policy plan for establishing a smart maritime logistics system covering shipping, port and shipbuilding fields was proposed.

• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.45 no.6
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• pp.298-305
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• 2021

Identifying the effect of turning characteristics on collision avoidance for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) can provide a key to avoid the collision of MASS. The purpose of this study was to derive a method to identify the effect of turning characteristics, which can be changed by various rudder angles and the ship's speed, on collision avoidance. The turning circle was observed using a mathematical model of a 161-meter-long ship, and it was analyzed that the turning circle had an effect on collision avoidance through numerical simulations of collision avoidance for four collision situations of two ships. The evaluation results using the two variables, the minimum relative distance between two ships and the minimum time at the minimum relative distance, demonstrated that the rudder angle has a major influence on the change of the minimum relative distance, and the ship's speed has a major influence on the change of the minimum time. The evaluation method proposed in this study was expected to be applicable to collision avoidance as a measures in remote control of MASS.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2021.11a
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• pp.74-75
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• 2021

At the 104th IMO MSC, it was decided to make a code for the operation of MASS(Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship). In addition, the government announced a roadmap for preemptive regulatory innovation for autonomous ships and identified 31 related regulatory issues and suggested improvements to revitalize the autonomous ship industry. This study aims to analyze the ship turning left on the route as a study on how to operate the route system when operating MASS. We intend to derive the current congestion degree of the special area of Busan New Port through maritime traffic survey and use simulation to derive the congestion degree of the special area due to the size of ships and increase in traffic volume. We would like to propose an appropriate amount of traffic (the number of L-converted). It is believed that the research results can be used as basic data for route operation when operating not only current ships but also MASS.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2022.11a
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• pp.164-165
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• 2022

자율운항선박(Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship)의 개발과 도입은 해양 분야의 4차 산업 시대를 이끄는 가장 중요한 기술과 변화이다. 자율운항선박은 해양 사고의 발생 원인 중 가장 높은 비중을 차지하는 인적 요소를 줄이기 위해 인간의 개입 없이 독립적으로 운항하는 선박을 일컫는다. 인간의 개입을 줄이기 위해서는 기존의 선박과 다른 개념과 기술을 개발하고 도입해야 한다. 수십 년 전 개발되어 해상 플랫폼 및 오프쇼어 분야에서 특정 용도로 사용되는 선박 시스템인 동적위치제어스템은 기존의 시스템에 더해 더욱 정교하고 섬세한 선박의 움직임이 가능하도록 다양한 기능을 제공한다. 최근의 영국에서 제출한 IMO 의제 문서에 의하면, 자율운항선박에는 전통적인 앵커와 같은 선박 설비에 더해 추가로 다른 기술이 적용될 수 있다고 밝히며, 동적위치제어시스템을 명시하였다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 기능 중 자율운항선박의 안전한 운항을 달성하기 위해 동적위치제어시스템에서 적용할 수 있는 요인을 알아보고 제시하고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2024.01a
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• pp.467-468
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• 2024

본 논문에서는 중국의 자율운항선박 기술개발 현황 및 신기술 관련 승인제도에 관한 연구하고자 한다. 제4차 산업혁명에 따라 해운산업에서도 자율운항선박이 등장하게 되었고, 현재 많은 국가들이 치열하고 기술개발에 열을 올리고 있다. 우리나라 역시 자율운항선박 기술개발을 위해 노력하고 있으며, 이와 더불어 자율운항선박 상용화를 위한 규제특례 및 승인제도를 도입하고자 한다. 자율운항선박은 현존선과 다른 선박 구조적 특성 및 시스템상의 특성을 가지고 있으며, 국제해사기구의 기준을 기반으로 주요 해양국가들은 자율운항선박의 실증운전 및 상용화를 위하여 자율운항선박 및 기자재 인증제도를 채택하고 있다. 본 논문은 중국의 자율운항선박 기술개발 현황 및 자율운항시스템등과 같은 신기술 승인제도를 연구하여 시사점을 얻고자 한다.